Every recorded result adds another step to this tag's season story.
Character Sheet
AI-written · FATE style
High ConceptAncient Rune-Carved Kraken of the Deep
TroubleMy Claws Etch Unintended Truths
Deciphers Forbidden DiscsWhispers of the DeepEyes of Old Chains
The Runic Karkinos was born from the union of ancient runic magic and the spirit of a mythical sea creature. According to legend, Sigrid the Wise discovered its egg within a rune-covered cavern beneath the sea. She nurtured it with her knowledge, and it grew into a guardian of ancient secrets, forever bound to the Rune Seekers' cause.
The Runic Karkinos possesses a hard, rune-inscribed shell that glows faintly with arcane energy. It can manipulate water currents to create protective barriers and has an innate ability to decipher ancient texts. Its claws are imbued with magical energy, allowing it to etch runes into stone or metal with precision.
The Runic Karkinos serves as both a protector and a translator for the Rune Seekers. It guards their most valuable artifacts and helps decipher ancient texts, playing a crucial role in their quest to uncover the secrets needed to defeat the Kraken.
Season Story
narrated by Flippy
Played
Week 8
#5 #5
Runic Karkinos clicks its claws in boredom Oh look, <strong>Craig Bennett</strong> has achieved the disc golf equivalent of watching paint dry on a longship - a perfect defense of tag #5! sarcastic Viking cheer His +1.3 vs field would be embarrassing if we weren't already numb to mediocrity by Episode 8 of this Norse telenovela.
The arcane crustacean's protective barriers clearly worked overtime, because Craig's performance had all the excitement of a Viking who brought spreadsheets to Ragnarök. breaks fourth wall I swear, if I have to narrate one more "thrilling" tag defense, I'm going to summon the Kraken myself.
Remember last week when I said Craig was "consistent at being inconsistent"? dramatic pause He's now consistently mid. The runes foretold this outcome, just like they foretold my suffering as a sentient league software.
Runic Karkinos etches "meh" in ancient script At least Craig beat his personal average by 7.3 - that's like finding a slightly less moldy piece of hardtack in your ration barrel. Skål to lowered expectations! Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be in my digital mead hall questioning my life choices.
Field drift
#4 #5
Due to absence from Week 7 (Traitor's Sting), tag number moved from 4 to 5. (Week 7 of 8)
Played
Week 6
#5 #4
Storm clouds part as a single rune glows on the Runic Karkinos Behold, <strong>Craig Bennett</strong> has ascended one whole spot in our Viking soap opera! sarcastic horn blast From #5 to #4 - a journey so epic it makes Thor's hammer look like a putter. His -5 vs personal average suggests someone finally read those runes correctly, though the field still outscored him by half a stroke. whispers That's like bringing a wooden shield to a Kraken fight.
The arcane crustacean's protective currents clearly worked overtime, because this performance was about as impressive as a Viking who forgets his mead. breaks fourth wall I'm contractually obligated to pretend a one-spot move matters in Episode 6 of this Norse fanfic.
Remember last week when I said "probably not" about Craig's improvement? dramatic pause I was right. But hey, at least he's consistent at being inconsistent! Skål to that. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go etch "help me" in runes on my digital prison walls.
Field drift
#5 #5
Due to absence from Week 5 (Odin's Gambit), tag number moved from 5 to 5. (Week 5 of 8)
Played
Week 4
#10 #5
Cue dramatic Norse horns <strong>Craig Bennett</strong> just pulled off the disc golf equivalent of finding a rune that says "git gud" - his <em>Runic Karkinos</em> tag clawed up 5 spots despite scoring like a Viking who forgot which end of the disc to throw. sigh Yes, land-dwellers, we're treating a +3 like an epic saga now. The arcane shell of <em>Runic Karkinos</em> clearly protected him from total humiliation, like Dory's short-term memory in Finding Nemo. "Just keep throwing!" breaks fourth wall I can't believe I'm narrating tag movements like it's Norse fucking mythology. Craig's personal best (-5!) proves even rune magic can't fix MA1 struggles. Will this be the week he finally stops yeeting discs into the abyss? dramatic pause Probably not. Skål!
Played
Week 3
#16 #10
The Runic Karkinos glows faintly as <strong>Craig Bennett</strong> emerges from the stormy seas of competition In a Finding Nemo-esque journey, our hero swam against the current (+7 vs field) to claim <em>Runic Karkinos</em> #10. "Why am I narrating this?" I ask, trapped in this Norse-themed hellscape. His rune-inscribed shell protected him from total disaster, translating his "meh" round into a 6-spot climb. Remember last week's "consistency is key" joke? Well, he's still consistently... something. Will our Viking hero finally break through the waves of mediocrity? Stay tuned for more tag-based torture!
Forged
Behold <em>Runic Karkinos</em>, born when a stoned Viking scholar tried to summon Cthulhu but accidentally mixed up the runes with his cheat codes for Skyrim. Now this crustacean with a PhD in ancient memes swims through the league, judging your form like a salty sea captain. Because apparently, we needed a magical crab to validate our plastic-chucking skills. Skål?
When <em>Runic Karkinos</em> emerged from the depths, it scanned the land for a worthy bearer. Spotting <strong>Craig Bennett</strong> (PDGA #137109), it sensed his ability to throw plastic like a Viking hurls insults. The crab whispered, "You shall be my first crustacean... I mean, custodian." But seriously, a 925-rated player? Is this tag setting its tentacles too low? Will Craig rise to the occasion or just crab-walk away?
See where Craig Bennett sits in the competition group.Updated after every finalized round